It’s not something La Masia products are known for, but Fermin Lopez has bucked the trend on Monday night against Valencia. However Los Che took a matter of minutes to respond, albeit with a large assist from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Peter Federico had gone one-one-one with ter Stegen shortly before the opener, but missed a clear chance putting it wide. Barcelona responded by sending Joao Cancelo out wide on the left, who whipped the ball in for Fermin Lopez. Barcelona’s most active player rose salmon-like to find the corner.
WHAT A HEADER FROM FERMIN TO OPEN THE SCORING FOR BARCA pic.twitter.com/VlD22Ve0xw
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 29, 2024
"Fermín heads Barcelona in front!"
The midfielder meets Raphinha's excellent cross and scores the opening goal pic.twitter.com/5hputuZxfq
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 29, 2024
FC Barcelona Goal
Fermin Lopez
— Barça Spaces (@BarcaSpaces) April 29, 2024
It didn’t last long though as ter Stegen tried to chip over Hugo Duro while receiving a long ball, and did not manage the result he desired.
GOAL | Barcelona 1-1 Valencia | Duro
WHAT A MISTAKE FROM TER STEGEN! pic.twitter.com/pXQrzeI4wb
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) April 29, 2024
Horrible error by ter Stegen
Hugo Duro is left with a simple finish after the German 'keeper comes out and makes a mess of his first touch pic.twitter.com/MvDCcPXRKN
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 29, 2024
TER STEGEN OH NO!!!
A COSTLY MISTAKE AND VALENCIA IMMEDIATELY RESPOND TO MAKE IT 1-1 pic.twitter.com/9qbSz8m5Hy
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 29, 2024
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